Turkish Beef Patties With Confetti Couscous Recipes

TURKISH BEEF PATTIES WITH CONFETTI COUSCOUS

Steps:

• Heat 1 tablespoon olive oil in a large nonstick skillet over medium-high heat. Add the frozen vegetables and cook, stirring occasionally, until the liquid is evaporated, 8 to 10 minutes. Transfer half the vegetables to a large bowl and half to a medium bowl; reserve the skillet. Add the couscous, 1/2 teaspoon salt, a few grinds of pepper and 1 1/2 cups boiling water to the large bowl. Stir to combine, cover and set aside 10 minutes.
• Meanwhile, add the ground beef, garlic, ras el hanout, 1/2 teaspoon salt and a few grinds of pepper to the medium bowl. Mix with your hands until completely combined. Divide into eight 4-inch logs. Heat the remaining 1 tablespoon olive oil in the reserved skillet over medium heat; add the beef logs and cook, turning, until browned, about 8 minutes.
• Whisk the yogurt, lemon zest and juice in a small bowl. Fluff the couscous with a fork and stir in the mint, parsley and dried apricots. Divide the couscous, yogurt sauce and patties among plates.

TURKISH KISIR (TOMATO COUSCOUS SALAD RECIPE)

Steps:

• 1. Bring the vegetable stock to a good boil. Transfer the couscous to a ceramic dish or glass bowl. Then add the hot stock and stir.
• 2. Cover the dish for 10 minutes until the vegetable stock is fully absorbed.
• 3. Once the couscous is cooked and tender, stir it with a fork. Break up any lumps. Pour the olive oil in a pan and place it over medium heat until hot. Add the tomato paste.
• 4. Stir and fry the paste for 2 minutes. Then add the chopped onion.
• 5. Take the pan off the heat and let the oily paste cool for about 5 minutes. Add the cooked couscous to the pan. Season with pepper and salt.
• 6. Stir well until the couscous is bright red. Add the chopped parsley and lemon juice.
• 7. Stir well. Then check the seasoning and add extra pepper, salt or lemon juice to taste. Transfer the tomato couscous to a serving bowl. Serve lukewarm or at room temperature.

SPICED BEEF PATTIES WITH COUSCOUS

Steps:

• Mix first 9 ingredients in medium bowl to blend well. Cover and refrigerate at least 1 hour and up to 1 day.
• For each patty, shape 1/4 cup mixture into 3/4-inch-thick round. Heat heavy large nonstick skillet over medium-high heat. Add patties to skillet and cook to desired doneness, about 3 minutes per side for medium-rare.
• Mound couscous in center of platter and surround with patties. Sprinkle with cilantro and serve.